Sheila Groman dreams in color and, by the looks of it, the images that float around in her head are fantastical; filled with creativity, color and design. She turns her visions into works of fiber art, also known as quilts, and has been quilting since 1974. Art has always been an avenue for expression for…
Using this discovery, University of Haifa scientists will attempt to develop drugs delaying the onset of cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. By Viva Sarah Press A new study by University of Haifa scientists has identified activity of brain proteins associated with memory impairments in Alzheimer’s disease, and has also found that “repairing” this activity leads…
After a stormy session in February the Knesset passed in its first reading, by a 50-43 majority, the controversial “Law for the Transparency of NGOs.” It still must be brought to two additional votes, but it appears to be on the fast track to being enacted into law. Referred to in the media as the…
Over the years, I painted every inch of my home to match my family’s personality and my own whimsical nature. One of my friends once proclaimed with a slight tone of horror that my house felt like a ride at Disneyland. I was elated by the comment and thanked her profusely. Another friend once warned…
By Ori Parnaby Whether you’re getting your home ready to put on the market or simply want to simplify your space, eliminating clutter can dramatically change the way your home looks and feels. However, we often don’t know where to start, and years of accumulated stuff filling up our space can feel overwhelming. The reality…
What should I do to prepare my home for selling? The best thing to do is to scope out the competition. Visit other homes that are for sale, so you can see what you’re up against. Make sure your home looks decent. It should be clean, in good repair and have no offensive odors. For…
Is your mind a blueprint for success, mediocrity or failure? Do you want a steady cash flow every month? These are the kinds of questions Phoenix real estate investor Jeff Fagin poses to potential investors in his free weekly seminar, “Tuesday Morning with Jeff.” The attendees are all ages, but they share one common denominator:…
When life gives you lemons…make lemonade. Good advice for Arizona gardeners growing citrus. “Technically, we’re famous for it. It is one of the ‘5 Cs’ of Arizona: Cattle, Copper, Citrus, Cotton and Climate,” says Peter Warren, an urban horticulture agent specializing in entomology, pest management and environmental horticulture at The University of Arizona’s Cooperative Extension…
The calendar may insist that it’s still winter, but summer will be here before you know it. It’s not too early to start thinking about how your kids are going to spend their summer. If you’re considering summer camp, those slots are filling up fast, so start looking now to find the right camp for…
Hillary Goodman first walked through the doors of Camp Shemesh as a kindergartener, and she never left. When she aged out of being a camper, Hillary continued her summers as a CIT, counselor and then supervisor. This year, as the new summer day camp manager, she can’t wait to make sure other campers find the…
